Florida universities weigh options for fall semester
Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the University of Florida campus in March, Kaelyn Cassidy knew she wanted to take some hands-on classes in the fall semester, so she went ahead and registered for them.
Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the University of Florida campus in March, Kaelyn Cassidy knew she wanted to take some hands-on classes in the fall semester, so she went ahead and registered for them.
Manatee commissioners working on plan to get residents back to work
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
Teachers surprise 250 graduating seniors by hand-delivering caps, gowns
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
Coronavirus cases in Florida increase by 826 Thursday; total deaths reach 1,600
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 826 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 38,828.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 826 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 38,828.
Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
Clearwater sports company equipping healthcare workers with protective supplies
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
Trump administration shelves CDC's detailed guide to reopening country amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Trump administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places during the still-raging pandemic.
The Trump administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places during the still-raging pandemic.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
Four more COVID-19 deaths reported at Seminole long-term care facility
There have been another four COVID-19 related deaths at Seminole’s Freedom Square Nursing Pavilion.
There have been another four COVID-19 related deaths at Seminole’s Freedom Square Nursing Pavilion.
Pentagon: Anyone hospitalized for coronavirus 'disqualified' from joining military without waiver
Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.
Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.
Pasco closes applications for coronavirus aid after 15 minutes
Funds became available to help a limited number of Pasco County residents affected by the COVID-19 shutdown Thursday, but applications are already closed.
Funds became available to help a limited number of Pasco County residents affected by the COVID-19 shutdown Thursday, but applications are already closed.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Frontier Airlines scraps plans to charge passengers for keeping middle seats empty
Frontier Airlines no longer plans to charge customers for the privilege of keeping the middle seat empty.
Frontier Airlines no longer plans to charge customers for the privilege of keeping the middle seat empty.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Aerial photos show an empty Walt Disney World as the coronavirus pandemic keeps the parks closed
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Experts want more research on COVID-19 antibodies as tests head to Florida
Two hundred thousand FDA-approved COVID-19 antibody tests are making their way to Florida; initially going to healthcare workers and first responders at Miami Garden's Hard Rock Stadium.
Two hundred thousand FDA-approved COVID-19 antibody tests are making their way to Florida; initially going to healthcare workers and first responders at Miami Garden's Hard Rock Stadium.
Mobile COVID-19 testing rolling out to Florida’s long-term care facilities
It is a new tool to protect the elderly. A mobile COVID-19 testing lab that will deploy to long-term care facilities. Onboard, testing for the virus will only take 45-minutes.
It is a new tool to protect the elderly. A mobile COVID-19 testing lab that will deploy to long-term care facilities. Onboard, testing for the virus will only take 45-minutes.
Heart attack, stroke patients not seeking treatment over COVID-19 fears
The number of emergency room visits have dropped dramatically during the pandemic according to doctors, and among those not coming to the ER are people suffering heart attacks and strokes.
The number of emergency room visits have dropped dramatically during the pandemic according to doctors, and among those not coming to the ER are people suffering heart attacks and strokes.
St. Petersburg may allow restaurants and stores expand to the streets
Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.
Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.